The Byrds - Jesus Is Just Alright (Live 1970) | Legendary Fillmore East Performance

Experience a pivotal moment in rock history with The Byrds - Jesus Is Just Alright, recorded live during their legendary performance at the Fillmore East on September 23, 1970. This video features the band’s celebrated "latter-day" lineup, widely considered by critics to be their most musically proficient live configuration. Blending their signature folk-rock harmonies with a driving country-rock edge, this performance of "Jesus Is Just Alright" (originally by the Art Reynolds Singers) showcases the group's tight instrumentation and spiritual energy. Watch as they take the stage at Bill Graham’s iconic New York venue during a night that featured a high-caliber roster of musical giants. The Band: 🎤🎸 Roger McGuinn – Lead Guitar, Vocals 🎸 Clarence White – Guitar, Vocals 🎸 Skip Battin – Bass, Vocals 🥁 Gene Parsons – Drums, Vocals ⚡ 5 Facts About the Show Part of a TV Special: This performance was filmed for a NET-TV (Public Television) special, which is why such high-quality professional footage exists today from an era when most concerts went unrecorded. The "Untitled" Era: This show took place just as the band released their ninth album, (Untitled), which featured live recordings from earlier in 1970 and helped revitalize their career. A Star-Studded Triple Bill: On this specific night, The Byrds shared the Fillmore East stage with other legendary acts, including Van Morrison and the Allman Brothers Band. The Price of Admission: Tickets for this high-profile "Welcome to the Fillmore East" special were sold for only $1.50, with the proceeds helping to cover the television production costs. Guitar Innovation: This era highlighted the incredible chemistry between Roger McGuinn and Clarence White, who used the "B-Bender" guitar (which he co-invented with drummer Gene Parsons) to mimic the sound of a pedal steel guitar. #thebyrds #livemusic #wolfgangsvault